Ask Proxima C170 Projector Users Guide

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Projector troubleshooting
Problem Solution Result
Image not square Adjust keystone on keypad or Picture menuSquare image
Image not sharpAdjust the focus lens or Sharpness in the 
Picture>Advanced menuCorrect image
Image does not fit 16:9 screenChange aspect ratio to 16:9 in 
Picture>Aspect ratio menuCorrect image
ABAB
AB 

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Image upside downTurn off Auto Ceiling or Ceiling in 
Settings>System menuCorrect image
Image reversed left to right
Turn off Rear in Settings>System menuCorrect image 
Projected colors don’t match source
Adjust color, tint, color temperature, 
brightness, contrast in the menusCorrect image
A
B
AB
A
AB
COLOR
COLOR 

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Image not centered on screenMove projector, adjust zoom, adjust height
Correct image
Lamp won’t turn on, LED blinking red (page 16)Make sure vents aren’t blocked; allow 
projector to cool for one minute Unplug projector; wait one minute; plug in 
projector and turn it on: lamp lights
Adjust horizontal or vertical position in 
Picture>Advanced menuzoom
blinks
red
  

24 Still having problems?
If you need assistance, visit the Service and Support section of our website 
or call us. See the inside of the back cover for a list of all relevant web 
addresses.
This product is backed by a limited warranty. An extended warranty plan 
may be purchased from your dealer. When sending the projector in for 
repair, we recommend shipping the unit in its original packing material, or 
having a professional packaging company pack the unit. Please insure your 
shipment for its full...

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Using the keypad buttonsMost buttons are described in detail in other sections, but here is an over-
view of their functions:
power–turns the projector on (page 9) and off (page 16).
menu–opens the on-screen menus (page 30).
select–confirms choices made in the menus (page 30).
up/down arrows–navigates to and adjusts settings in the menus (page 30).
auto image–resets the projector to the source.
presets–cycles through the available preset settings (page 32).
keystone–vertical keystone adjusts the...

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Using the remote controlThe remote uses two (2) provided AA batteries. They are easily installed by 
sliding the cover off the remote’s back, aligning the + and - ends of the bat-
teries, sliding them into place, and then replacing the cover.
To operate, point the remote at the projection screen or at the projector (not 
at the computer). The range of optimum operation is about 30 feet (9.14m).
Previous and Next buttons allow you to navigate through your PowerPoint 
presentation while in Slide Show...

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Using the LitePort playerLitePort allows you to display any JPEG image automatically, without a 
computer connected. Use your own JPEGs from your digital camera, or con-
vert your files, such as PowerPoint or Word files, into JPEGs using LitePort 
Utility (included on the CD). LitePort Utility allows you to easily generate 
the highest quality JPEG images possible. (LitePort player is optimized to 
display images at 960x720 resolution, so for best results, create JPEGs at this 
resolution). Then...

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Using the audio To play sound from the projector, connect your source to the Audio In con-
nector on the projector.
To adjust the volume, use the buttons on the keypad or remote.
To adjust the balance or turn off the projector ’s chime, use the Audio menu 
(see page 34).
To mute the sound, press the Mute button on the remote.Troubleshooting audioIf there is no sound, check the following:
 Make sure the audio cable is connected.
 Make sure mute isn’t active. 
 Make sure the volume is turned up...

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Optimizing computer imagesAfter your computer is connected properly and the computer ’s image is on 
the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For gen-
eral information on using the menus, see page 30.
 Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, or Brightness in the Picture menu. 
 Change the Aspect Ratio. See page 31 for details.
 Adjust the Color Space, Temperature or Control in the Advanced 
menu.
 Adjust the Phase, Tracking, or Horizontal or Vertical position in the 
Advanced menu....

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Using the menusTo open the menus, press the Menu button on the keypad or remote. (The 
menus automatically close after 60 seconds if no buttons are pressed.) The 
Main menu appears. Use the arrow buttons to move up and down to high-
light the desired submenu, then press the Select button. 
To change a menu setting, highlight it, press Select, then use the up and 
down arrow buttons to adjust the value, select an option using radio but-
tons, or turn the feature on or off using check boxes. Press...